shining
Americanadjective
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- Synonyms:
- effulgent
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shining talents.
- Synonyms:
- lustrous
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conspicuously fine.
a shining example.
- Synonyms:
- splendid , prime , eminent , distinguished , outstanding
Related Words
See bright.
Other Word Forms
- self-shining adjective
- shiningly adverb
- unshining adjective
Etymology
Origin of shining
First recorded before 900; Middle English s(c)hininge, schininde, Old English scinende; shine 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Most of the protagonists are women, brought to life through Alvarez’s taut, shining sentences.
From Los Angeles Times
On Friday night, however, Doncic shared the spotlight with Austin Reaves, who continues to be a shining star for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times
Among a recent history of broken English hopes, dreams and bodies is a source of inspiration delivered by a shining knight.
From BBC
At that spot, they found the shining remains of a supernova.
From Space Scoop
In that first tour of 2013-14 he was the shining light in a team that fell apart.
From BBC
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